Men vs. Women
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mytank
Member
my hubby enjoys buying the fish, but I am the one "handling" everything, water changes, feeding, taking care of the equipment and fish, making sure there is enough light, everything. Then he comes to check things out. Lucky guy
I do enjoy it though, and at times the hobby is frustrating.
I do enjoy it though, and at times the hobby is frustrating.
wablondie98664
Active Member
my husband and i are both equally addicted to this hobby. i handle most of the water changes and water testing, he handles all the plumbing, lighting and equipment.
I think it is a given there are more men in this hobby then women. I think it is because the hobby has aspects to it that women tend to shy away from, like plumbing, hauling heavy items, carpentry, electrical retrofits, etc., etc. That's my take anyway, but, of course, I don't know why more women aren't in the hobby, but it is mostly men. Now, that is why I am in this hobby....mostly men. 
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big911dog
Guest
MY tank dammit!!! MINE MINE MINE!!!!
dacia
Active Member
Many years ago, my soon-to-be husband bought me a betta and we dropped him in a little bowl. I was sick of cleaning the little bowl every 2-3 days, so he moved into a 5 gallon tank.
The 5 gallon tank could hold more fish, so I bought more. :joy:
Gabe then bought 2 10 gallon tanks of his own for goldies and FW tropicals.
Not to be outdone, I bought a 29 gallon for my goldies.
Then he bought a 30 for his tropicals, sold both 10 gallons, and bought a 55 for goldies.
For Christmas, I got just enough money to get a nicely equipped 20 gallon tank, and at first I had goldies in there.
Then I made the switch over to SW. I moved the goldies into the 29 and converted the 20 into a FOWLR. My clownfish are now 2 years old. :happy:
My mom wanted a tank too, so I helped her get a 35 hexagon FOWLR.
During the ice storm of 2 years ago, Gabe's tropicals died because the power was out for a couple of weeks, so I took over that tank and made into my very first reef with softies.
We are now planning a 180 reef using the 55 of his as the sump/fuge...
He got me started, and maybe now he regrets it. :jumping:
:jumping:
The 5 gallon tank could hold more fish, so I bought more. :joy:
Gabe then bought 2 10 gallon tanks of his own for goldies and FW tropicals.
Not to be outdone, I bought a 29 gallon for my goldies.
Then he bought a 30 for his tropicals, sold both 10 gallons, and bought a 55 for goldies.
For Christmas, I got just enough money to get a nicely equipped 20 gallon tank, and at first I had goldies in there.
Then I made the switch over to SW. I moved the goldies into the 29 and converted the 20 into a FOWLR. My clownfish are now 2 years old. :happy:
My mom wanted a tank too, so I helped her get a 35 hexagon FOWLR.
During the ice storm of 2 years ago, Gabe's tropicals died because the power was out for a couple of weeks, so I took over that tank and made into my very first reef with softies.
We are now planning a 180 reef using the 55 of his as the sump/fuge...
He got me started, and maybe now he regrets it. :jumping:
johneebego
New Member
She got started with the whole aquarium thing, Now we are both hooked on it equally.
blemmy_guy
Active Member
My tank is actually an Office tank where i work, but i m the only one who takes care of it, all the girls in the office Love it but wont touch it!
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essop3
Guest
Tanks and dogs went the same way. In the store they were sooo cute. Took them home and now they are mine to take for a walk or do the water change. Wife just likes to pet the dogs and feed the fish.